Mazda MX-8 - Manual

1-1 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 1 Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Dashboard Overview .................................................................... 1-2 Interior Overview .............................................................................

1-3 Your Vehicle at a Glance Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Interior Overview Seat belts Interior light Sunvisors Rear seat Vanity mirror Rearview mirror Front seats Curtain air bags Side air bags (page 6-37) (page 2-8) (page 6-37) (page 2-7) (page 3-26) (page 6-37) (page 2-2) (page 2-27) (page 2-27) J60E_8R6...

1-4 Your Vehicle at a Glance Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Exterior Overview Doors and keys Outside mirrors Fuel-filler lid Tires Front turn signal lights Rear turn signal lights Brake lights/Taillights Power windows Sunroof* Front side marker lights Rear side marker lights Headlights Reverse lights Windshie...

2-1 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 2 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, SRS air bags and child-restraint systems. Seats ................................................................................................ 2-2 Front Seats ............................

2-2 Essential Safety Equipment Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Seats (Manually operated seats) (Electrically operated seats) ▼ Seat Slide (Manually operated seats) To move a seat forward or backward, raise the lever and slide the seat to the desired position and release the lever. Make sure the lever returns t...

2-3 Essential Safety Equipment Seats Form No. 8R65-EA-03C (Electrically operated seats) To slide the seat, move the slide lifter switch on the outside of the seat to the front or back and hold it. Release the switch at the desired position. ▼ Seat Recline Switch Reclining:Sitting in a reclined posit...

2-5 Essential Safety Equipment Seats Form No. 8R65-EA-03C (Electrically operated seats) Front height adjustment To adjust the front height of the seat-bottom, raise or lower the front of the slide lifter switch on the left side of the seat. Rear height adjustment Raise or lower the back of the switc...

2-6 Essential Safety Equipment Seats Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Folding the Passenger’s Seat To fold the seatback, pull the strap and lower the seatback forward. To return it to the upright position, lift the seatback and push it into place. Rock the seatback to make sure it is locked. ▼ Seat Warmer* Th...

2-8 Essential Safety Equipment Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Seat Belt Systems Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts. All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the l...

2-10 Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Pregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women should wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations.The lap belt should be worn SNUGLY AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIPS.The shoulder...

2-11 Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Fastening the Seat Belts 1. Grasp the buckle and tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. 3. Insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear a click. 4. Make sure the shoulder belt is snugly fitted against your body. ...

2-12 Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Unfastening the Seat Belts Depress the button on the buckle. For optimum protection, the driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped with pretensioner and load limiting systems.In moderate or greater frontal or near-fron...

2-14 Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is OK, the warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked...

2-15 Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Form No. 8R65-EA-03C If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the seat belt warning light will remain on until the belt is fastened.If the system does not operate correctly, consult an Authorize...

2-17 Essential Safety Equipment Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Child Restraint Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small enough to use them. You are required by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S. and Canada.Check your local and state or provincial law...

2-20 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Accident statistics reveal that a child is safer in the rear seat. The front passenger’s seat is clearly the worst choice for any child under 12, and with rear-facing child-restraint systems it is clearly unsafe due to air bags. So...

2-21 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 3. Push the child-restraint system firmly into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible. Clicking from the retractor will be heard during retraction if the system is in the automatic locking mode. If the be...

2-23 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Front Passenger’s Seat Child-Restraint System Installation 1. Slide the seat as far back as possible. 2. Secure the child-restraint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. See the instructions on the child-restraint...

2-26 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ LATCH Child-Restraint System Installation Procedure (Rear Seats) 1. Expand the open seams on the rear of the seat bottom slightly to verify the locations of the LATCH lower anchors. 2. Secure the child-restraint system using BOTH...

2-27 Essential Safety Equipment Form No. 8R65-EA-03C SRS Air Bags Read this owner’s manual carefully to verify what air bags (driver-side air bag, passenger-side air bag, side and curtain air bags) are equipped in your vehicle. The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include up to 6 ...

2-32 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Form No. 8R65-EA-03C The supplemental restraint systems (SRS) have two basic subsystems: • The air bag system with inflators and air bags. • The electric system with crash sensors and diagnostic module. The air bags are mounted in the following locations:...

2-33 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ How the Air Bags Work When air bag crash sensors detect a frontal or side impact of greater than moderate force, an electrical current is sent to the inflators.Gases are produced to inflate the air bags and after the inflation, the ...

2-34 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Air Bag Activation/Deactivation Front air bag activation A greater than moderate impact will cause the front air bags to inflate in the following cases: Hitting a solid wall straight on at greater than about 22 km/h (14 mph). Fronta...

2-35 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Limitations to front air bag activation Depending on the severity of impact, the front air bags may not inflate in the following cases: Non-activation of front air bags Front air bags will not normally inflate in the following cases: ...

2-36 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Side and curtain air bag activation Greater than moderate impact to one side of the vehicle (driver or passenger side areas) will cause the side and curtain air bags to inflate, but it will not normally deploy the front air bags. Limi...

2-37 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Non-activation of side and curtain air bag The side and curtain air bags will not normally inflate in the following cases: Collision from the rear. Collision from the front, but it may deploythe front air bags. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Editio...

2-38 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Constant Monitoring The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic system: • SAS unit • Front air bag sensor • Air bag modules • Side and curtain air bag crash sensor • Front seat belt pretensioners • ...

3-1 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 3 Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Doors and Locks ............................................................................ 3-2 Keys ............................................................

3-3 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Form No. 8R65-EA-03C This system locks and unlocks the doors and opens the trunk.It can also help you signal for attention in an emergency.Press the button slowly and accurately. Keyless Entry System To avoid damage to the transmitter, do not: • Drop it. • Get ...

3-4 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Transmitter Lock button To lock the doors, press the LOCK button and the hazard warning lights will flash once. To confirm that all the doors have been locked, press the LOCK button again within 5 seconds. If they are closed and locked, t...

3-5 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Trunk button To open the trunk, press the button. Panic button You can use the button to turn on the alarm, which allows you to signal for attention in an emergency. Turning on the alarm Pressing the button once will trigger the alarm for a...

3-6 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Replacing the transmitter battery 1. Insert a small screwdriver into the slot and gently pry open the transmitter. 2. Press the portion of the battery indicated by A and remove the battery. 3. Install a new battery (CR2025 or the equivalent...

3-7 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Locking, Unlocking with Key The driver’s door can be locked/unlocked with the key.Turn the key toward the front to unlock, toward the back to lock. ▼ Locking, Unlocking with Transmitter The doors can be locked/unlocked by operating the ke...

3-8 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Form No. 8R65-EA-03C To lock either front door with the door-lock knob from the outside, push its door-lock knob and close the door. ▼ Power Door Locks Locking, unlocking with key All doors lock automatically when the driver’s door is locked with the key. All d...

3-9 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Freestyle Doors The pillarless freestyle doors are front and rear-hinged for ease of ingress and egress to the rear seat. Opening the freestyle doors 1. Open the front door first. 2. Pull the rear door handle and open the rear door. Front...

3-10 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Closing the freestyle doors 1. Close the rear door first, and then close the front door. 2. Make sure the freestyle doors are securely closed. Before closing a front door make sure other passengers are not operating a rear door and a rear ...

3-11 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Opening and Closing the Trunk Opening the trunk lid with the key Insert the master key into the slot and turn it clockwise.The valet key will not operate this lock (page 3-2). Opening the trunk lid with the transmitter The trunk lid can ...

3-12 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Opening the trunk lid with the remote release button Push the release button. Closing the trunk lid Grasp the inner handle and pull the trunk lid down, then push the trunk lid down until it locks securely. Be careful not slam it. Pull up o...

3-15 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Operating the Passenger Power Windows The power window may be operated when the power window lock switch on the driver’s door is in the unlocked position. The passenger window may be opened or closed by the power window master control sw...

3-16 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Open or close a swing-out rear quarter window by releasing the latch and moving the window. ▼ Opening a Window Pull the latch inward and then push the window outward. ▼ Closing a Window Pull the latch inward and then push it backward until...

3-18 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Opening the Hood 1. With the vehicle parked, pull the release handle to unlock the hood. 2. Slide the hood latch to the right and lift the hood. 3. Use the support rod to hold the hood open. ▼ Closing the Hood 1. Check under the hood are...

3-19 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Form No. 8R65-EA-03C The sunroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the ignition switch is in the ON position. ▼ Tilt Operation The rear of the sunroof can be tilted open to provide more ventilation. To fully tilt automatically, push the rear of th...

3-20 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Slide Operation To fully open automatically, push the rear of the slide switch.To stop sliding partway, push any part of the tilt or slide switch. To close to the desired position, push the front of the tilt or slide switch. ▼ Sunshade T...

3-21 Knowing Your Mazda Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Security System The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with a key the system recognizes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key, the engine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle. ▼ O...

3-22 Knowing Your Mazda Security System Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Maintenance If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE • If the warning light comes on and stays on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the engine will not st...

3-24 Knowing Your Mazda Security System Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ How to Arm the System 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 2. Close the hood and the trunk lid. Then close and lock all doors from the outside using the key. If you have the keyless entry system, press the LOCK button on the trans...

3-25 Knowing Your Mazda Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Steering Wheel and Mirrors ▼ Tilt Steering Wheel To change the angle of the steering wheel, stop the vehicle, pull the tilt wheel release lever under the steering column down, adjust the wheel, then push the release lever up to lock the column. After adju...

3-26 Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Form No. 8R65-EA-03C After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by placing the selector switch in the middle position. Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is locked. Mirror defroster* If your vehicle has mirror defrosters,...

3-27 Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Auto-dimming mirror * The auto-dimming mirror automatically reduces glare of headlights from cars at the rear when the ignition switch is in the ON position. Press the OFF button ( ) to cancel the automatic dimming function. The...

4-1 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 4 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ......................................... 4-2 Fuel Requirements ..................................................................... 4-2Emission Control System .....

4-2 Before Driving Your Mazda Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. Your Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the ...

4-3 Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of this system) that enables your vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions requirements. Emission Control System P...

4-6 Before Driving Your Mazda Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Before Starting the Engine • Be sure the windows, outside mirrors, and outside lights are clean. • Inspect inflation pressures and condition of tires. • Look under the vehicle for any sign of a leak. • If you plan to back up, make sure nothing will ...

4-7 Before Driving Your Mazda Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Driving Tips No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda. • Don’t race the engine. • Don’t maintain one constant speed for long. • Don’t drive ...

4-8 Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Form No. 8R65-EA-03C When driving on ice or in water, snow, mud, sand, or similar hazard: • Be cautious and allow extra distance for braking. • Avoid sudden braking and quick steering. • If your vehicle is not equipped with ABS, brake with the pedal by usin...

4-9 Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Form No. 8R65-EA-03C • Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of sand or salt. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the following precautions: • Have the proper ratio of antif...

4-10 Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Tire Chains Check local regulations before using tire chains. Install the chains on the rear tires.Don’t use chains on the front tires.Use only SAE Class "S" chains, and make sure they fit. Installing the chains 1. Secure the...

4-12 Before Driving Your Mazda Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Towing Never tow a trailer with your Mazda. Trailer Towing J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 12 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM

5-1 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2 Ignition Switch .......................................................................... 5-2Starting the Engine .......

5-2 Driving Your Mazda Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Starting and Driving ▼ Ignition Switch Positions LOCK The steering wheel locks to protect against theft. Only in this position can the key be removed. Manual transmission When turning the ignition switch to the LOCK position, push the key in at the ACC pos...

5-3 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will operate. ON This is the normal running position after the engine is started. The warning lights (except brakes) should be inspected before the engine is st...

5-4 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 5. Turn the ignition switch to the START position and hold (up to 10 seconds at a time) until the engine starts. 6. After starting the engine, let it idle for about 10 seconds. ▼ Foot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adj...

5-5 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Parking Brake Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal, then pull the brake handle fully upward. Releasing the parking brake Depress the brake pedal, then pull the handle up and press the button. Lower the handle to the rele...

5-6 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Low brake fluid level warning/Electronic brake force distribution system warning If the light stays on after the parking brake is fully released, you may have a brake problem. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way...

5-7 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of each wheel. If one is about to lock up, the ABS responds by automatically releasing and reapplying that wheel’s brake. The driver will feel a slight...

5-8 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Brake Pad Wear Indicator When the disc brake pads become worn, the built-in wear indicators contact the disc plates. This causes a screeching noise to warn that the pads should be replaced. When you hear this noise, consult an Author...

5-9 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Recommendations for Shifting Upshifting For normal acceleration, we recommend these shift points. For cruising Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade , downshift before the engine starts to overwo...

5-10 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Various Lockouts: ▼ Transmission Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N to operate the starter. P (Park) P locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from rotating. R (Reverse) In position R, the vehicle moves only backward...

5-11 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8R65-EA-03C D (Drive) D is the normal driving position. From a stop, the transmission will automatically shift through a 4-gear sequence. M (Manual) M is the manual shift mode position. Gears can be shifted up or down by operating the shift lever...

5-12 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Indicators Shift position indicator In manual shift mode, the "M" of the shift position indicator in the instrument panel illuminates. Gear position indicator In manual shift mode, the numeral for the selected gear illuminates...

5-13 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Manually shifting up (M1 → M2 → M3 → M4) To shift up to a higher gear with the shift lever, tap the shift lever back (+) once. To shift up to a higher gear with the steering shift switches, tap either of the UP switches toward you onc...

5-14 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Manually shifting down (M4 → M3 → M2 → M1) To shift down to a lower gear with the shift lever, tap the shift lever forward (-) once. To shift down to a lower gear with the steering shift switches, press either of the DOWN switches awa...

5-15 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Shifting specification Shifting up If the vehicle speed is lower than the speed specified for each gear, the gear cannot be shifted up to a higher gear. Shifting down If the vehicle speed is higher than the speed specified for each ge...

5-17 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8R65-EA-03C With cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about 30 km/h (19 mph). ▼ Cruise Main Indicator Light This light comes on when the ON/OFF switch is pressed and the cruise control system is activated....

5-18 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ To Set Speed 1. Activate the cruise control system. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which must be more than 30 km/h (19 mph). 3. Press the SET/COAST button and release it at the speed you want. Release the accelerator at the sam...

5-19 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ To Decrease Cruising Speed Press the SET/COAST button and hold it. The vehicle will gradually slow.Release the button at the speed you want. Your vehicle has a tap-down feature that allows you to decrease your current speed in decre...

5-20 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ To Cancel To turn off the system, use one of these methods: • Press the ON/OFF switch. • Slightly depress the brake pedal. • Depress the clutch pedal. (Manual transmission only) • Press the CANCEL button. The system is off when the ...

5-21 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ TCS/DSC Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. If the TCS or DSC is operating, the indicator light flashes. If the light stays on, the TCS or DSC may ha...

5-23 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ DSC OFF Switch Press the DSC OFF switch to turn off the TCS/DSC. The DSC OFF indicator light will illuminate. Press the switch again to turn the TCS/DSC back on. The DSC OFF indicator light will go out. NOTE • When DSC is on and you...

5-26 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Vehicles with optional temporary spare tire If you have bought the optional temporary spare tire, replace the punctured tire with the temporary spare tire . Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions. Warning light flashes When the warn...

5-27 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Tires and Wheels Changing tires and wheels The following procedure allows the TPMS to recognize a tire pressure sensor’s unique ID signal code whenever tires or wheels are changed, such as changing to and from winter tires. When hav...

5-29 Driving Your Mazda Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Instrument Cluster and Indicators When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate. 1 Speedometer ..............................................................................................................5-30 2 Speed Uni...

5-30 Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle. ▼ Speed Unit Selector In some countries, you may have to change the speed units between km/h and mph.Press the speed unit selector for 2 second or more.The...

5-31 Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Odometer The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been driven. Trip meter The trip meter can record the total distance of two trips. One is recorded in trip meter A, and the other is recorded in trip meter ...

5-33 Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank. We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full. When the low fuel warning light illuminates or when the needle is near E, refuel as soon as possib...

5-34 Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Dashboard Illumination Rotate the thumb wheel to adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster and other illuminations in the dashboard. Canceling the illumination dimmer When the headlight switch is in the or positio...

5-35 Driving Your Mazda Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps Warning/Indicator Lights Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System Warning Light 5-37 Charging System Warning Light 5-38 Engine Oil Level Warning Light 5-38 Engine Coolant Level Warning Light 5-39 Check Engine Li...

5-38 Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Charging System Warning Light This warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and goes off when the engine is started. If the warning light comes on while driving, it indicates a malfu...

5-39 Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Engine Coolant Level Warning Light This warning light indicates low engine coolant level. If the light illuminates while driving: 1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. 2. Turn off the engine a...

5-41 Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Low Fuel Warning Light This warning light in the fuel gauge signals that the fuel tank will soon be empty.Refuel as soon as possible. ▼ Seat Belt Warning Light If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened when the ignitio...

5-43 Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps Form No. 8R65-EA-03C If the warning light illuminates again even after the tire pressures are adjusted, there may be a tire puncture. Vehicles with Instant Mobility System (IMS) emergency flat tire repair kit If an emergency tire repair is n...

5-44 Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Shift Position Indicator Light (Automatic Transmission) This indicates the selected shift position when the ignition switch is in the ON position. In manual mode, the "M" of the shift position indicator illumin...

5-47 Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Seat Belt Warning Beep If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, a beep will sound for about 6 seconds. ▼ Ignition Key Reminder If the ignition switch is in the LO...

5-48 Driving Your Mazda Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Switches and Controls ▼ Headlights To turn on the lights, turn the headlight switch on the end of the control lever. Xenon fusion headlight bulbs* The low-beam bulbs of the headlights have xenon fusion bulbs that produce a bright white beam over a wide ar...

5-49 Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Flashing the Headlights To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully toward you. The headlight switch need not be on, and the lever will return to the normal position when released. ▼ Headlight Leveling* The number of riders and w...

5-50 Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Turn Signal Move the signal lever down (for a left turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop position. The signal will self-cancel after the turn is completed. If the indicator light continues to flash after a turn, manually retur...

5-51 Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Form No. 8R65-EA-03C The ignition switch must be in the ON position. ▼ Windshield Wipers Turn the wipers on by pulling the lever down. INT — Intermittent 1 — Normal 2 — Fast Variable-speed intermittent wipers Set the lever to INT and choose the interval ...

5-52 Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Form No. 8R65-EA-03C One-touch wipers For a single wiping cycle, push the lever up to MIST. ▼ Windshield Washer Pull the lever toward you and hold it to spray washer fluid. If the washer doesn’t work, inspect the fluid level (page 8-17). If it’s OK, cons...

5-53 Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Form No. 8R65-EA-03C The ignition switch must be in the ON position and the headlights must be turned on. The headlight washers operate automatically once every fifth time the windshield washer operates. If you want to operate only the headlight washers,...

5-54 Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Form No. 8R65-EA-03C To sound the horn, press around the mark of the steering wheel. NOTE This defroster is not designed for melting snow. If there is an accumulation of snow on the rear window, remove it before using the defroster. Horn J60E_8R65-EA-03C...

5-56 Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Pre-programming the HomeLink System • Verify that there is a remote control transmitter available for the device you would like to program. • Disconnect the power to the device. Safety Stop and Reverse Feature:Using the HomeLink sy...

5-58 Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 7. Firmly press and release the "learn" or "smart" button. (The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer.) 8. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds and release the programmed HomeLi...

5-59 Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Operating the HomeLink System Press the programmed HomeLink button to operate a programmed device. The code will continue being transmitted for a maximum of 20 seconds. ▼ Reprogramming the HomeLink system To program a device to Hom...

6-1 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including climate control and audio system. Climate Control System ................................................................ 6-2 Operating Tips .................................................................

6-2 Interior Comfort Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Climate Control System ▼ Operating the Climate Control System Operate the climate control system with the engine running. ▼ Clearing the Air Inlet Clear all obstructions like leaves, snow and ice from the hood and the air inlet in the cowling grille to impro...

6-3 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Adjusting the Vents Directing airflow Side Vents To adjust the direction of airflow, open the vents and rotate them left and right. Center Vents To adjust the direction of airflow, move the adjustment knob. Vent Operation Center vent...

6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Selecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard and Floor Vents Defroster Vents Floor Vents Dashboard Vents Defroster and Floor Vents J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 4 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM

6-5 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Climate control information is displayed on the information display. ▼ Control Switches Temperature control dial This dial controls temperature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold. Fan control dial This dial allows...

6-6 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Mode selector switch Press the mode selector switch to select airflow mode (page 6-4). A/C switch Push the switch to turn the air conditioner on. The indicator light on the switch will illuminate when the fan control dial is set at pos...

6-7 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Windshield defroster switch Press the switch to defrost the windshield and front door windows. ▼ Heating 1. Press the mode selector switch to the position. 2. Set the temperature control dial to the hot position. 3. Set the fan control...

6-8 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Ventilation 1. Press the mode selector switch to the position. 2. Set the air intake selector to the position. 3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position. 4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed. ▼ Windshiel...

6-9 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Dehumidifying (With Air Conditioner) Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold weather to help defog the windshield and side windows. 1. Press the mode selector switch to the desired position. 2. Set the air intake selector to the ...

6-10 Interior Comfort Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Audio System ▼ Rear Window Antenna The rear window antenna receives both AM and FM signals. ▼ Radio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things as buildings or mountains and bounce off the ionosphere. Therefore, they can reach longer dis...

6-11 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Signals from an FM transmitter are similar to beams of light because they do not bend around corners, but they do reflect. Unlike AM signals, FM signals cannot travel beyond the horizon. Therefore, FM stations cannot be received at the great di...

6-12 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Strong signal noise This occurs very close to a transmitter tower. The broadcast signals are extremely strong, so the result is noise and sound breakup at the radio receiver. Station drift noise When a vehicle reaches the area of two strong sta...

6-14 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8R65-EA-03C • The MD player can also play MDLPs that have been recorded in MDLP mode. (MDLPs bearing the identification logo as shown below). • When inserting the MD, make sure the MD label is facing up, and the MD is oriented to the insertion slot in the ...

6-18 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Power/Volume/Sound Controls Power ON/OFF Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on.Press the power/volume dial again to turn the audio system off. Volume adjustment To adjust t...

6-19 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Audio sound adjustment 1. Press the audio control dial to select the function. The selected function will be indicated. * Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. 2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the selected functions as...

6-21 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8R65-EA-03C *AudioPilot (BOSE Sound System-equipped model) AudioPilot automatically adjusts audio volume and sound quality in accordance with the level of noise entering the vehicle interior while driving. When AudioPilot is turned ON, the system automatic...

6-22 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Operating the Radio Radio ON Press a band selector button ( , ) to turn the radio on. Band selection Choose AM by pressing the AM button ( ) and FM by pressing the FM1/2 button ( ). The selected mode will be indicated. If FM stereo is being r...

6-23 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Manual tuning Turning the manual tuning dial will change the frequency higher or lower. Seek tuning Pressing the seek tuning button ( , ) will cause the tuner to seek a higher or lower frequency automatically. Scan tuning Press the scan button ...

6-24 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Operating the Cassette Tape Player* Cassette tape insert Insert the cassette tape into the slot, open edge to the right and cassette tape will begin play, and "TAPE PLAY" will be displayed. At the end of the cassette tape, the unit au...

6-25 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Fast-forward/Rewind Press the fast-forward button ( ) to fast-forward.Press the rewind button ( ) to rewind. To stop this operation and play the cassette tape, press the button again. Reversing Press the program button ( ) to change cassette ta...

6-26 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Operating the Mini Disc (MD) Player* Inserting the MD Insert the MD, label-side up with the arrow pointed to the slot. The auto-loading mechanism will set the MD and begin play. There will be a short lapse before play begins while the player ...

6-27 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Music scan This feature helps to find a program by playing about the first 10 seconds of each track. Press the scan button ( , ) during play to start scan play operation (the track number will flash).Press the scan button ( , ) once again to ca...

6-28 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player* Inserting the CD Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up. The auto-loading mechanism will set the CD and begin play. There will be a short lapse before play begins while the player reads the digital ...

6-29 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Music scan This feature helps to find a program by playing about the first 10 seconds of each track. Press the scan button ( , ) during play to start scan play operation (the track number will flash).Press the scan button ( , ) once again to ca...

6-30 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Operating the In-Dash CD Changer* Inserting the CD The CD must be label-side up when inserting. The auto-loading mechanism will set the CD and begin play. There will be a short lapse before play begins while the player reads the digital signa...

6-33 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display, find the cause in the chart. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Indication Cause Solution CHECK MD MD is inserted upside d...

6-34 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Adjusting the Volume To increase the volume, press volume button ( ). To decrease the volume, press volume button ( ). ▼ Changing the Source Press the mode switch ( ) to change the audio source (FM1 radio>FM2 radio>AM radio>Cassette ...

6-35 Interior Comfort Audio System Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Seek Switch When listening to the radio Press the seek switch ( , ) to recall previously stored radio stations.Press the seek switch ( , ), the radio switches to the next/previous stored station in the order that it was stored (1~6). Press th...

6-37 Interior Comfort Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Interior Equipment When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use in front or swing it to the side. ▼ Vanity Mirrors To use the vanity mirror, lower the sunvisor.If your vehicle is equipped with a vanity mirror light, it will illuminate when you pull the cover ...

6-38 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Overhead Lights Front Rear OFF Light off DOOR • Light on when any door is open • Light on or off when the illuminated entry system is on DOOR OFF With sunroof DOOR OFF Without sunroof OFF Light off DOOR • Light on when any door is open ...

6-39 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Map Lights The map lights are switched on or off by pressing the switches. ▼ Courtesy Lights Turns on when any door is open or the illuminated entry system is on. With sunroof Without sunroof Courtesy Light J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.boo...

6-40 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Information Display Functions The information display has the following functions: • Clock • Ambient Temperature Display (Outside Temperature Display) • Climate Control Display • Audio Display Information Display J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Editio...

6-41 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Clock When the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the time is displayed. Time setting 1. Press the CLK button until a beep sounds, and "12Hr" and "24Hr" will be displayed. 2. Press the SET button to switch bet...

6-42 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Climate Control Display The climate control system status is displayed. To operate the climate control system, refer to "Climate Control System" (page 6-2). ▼ Audio Display The audio system status is displayed. To operate the au...

6-43 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Form No. 8R65-EA-03C To use, open the cover. To remove, open the cover and pull up the ashtray. • Don’t touch the metal part of the lighter, you may burn yourself. • Don’t hold the lighter in because it will overheat. • Don’t use the lighter socket for plug-i...

6-44 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Front To use, slide the lid while pushing the button until you hear a click sound. ▼ Rear To use, pull the lid up. Cup Holder Using Cup Holder:Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. If the conte...

6-45 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Overhead Console This console box is designed to store accessories. Push and release to open. ▼ Coin Box To open, press the release catch down and pull the lid downward. ▼ Glove Box To open the glove box, pull the latch toward you.Inser...

6-46 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Center Console Front 1. Slide the lid while pushing the button until you hear a click sound. 2. Open the lid. Rear To open, pull the release catch. ▼ Storage Box The storage box is designed to store accessories. J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition...

7-1 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency. Parking in an Emergency ............................................................. 7-2 Parking in an Emergency ........................................................... 7-2 Flat Tire .............

7-3 In Case of an Emergency Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Flat Tire Tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram. Spare Tire and Tool Storage Lug wrench Tiedown eyelet Jack handle Jack Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit Tool box J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 3 ...

7-4 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Jack To remove the jack 1. Open the tool box. 2. Turn the jack screw counterclockwise. To secure the jack Perform the removal procedure in reverse. ▼ Spare Tire A temporary spare tire is not equipped with your Mazda. If an emergency tire r...

7-8 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 6. Remove the cap from the bottle. Screw on the injection hose with the bottle’s inner cap left on to break the inner cap. 7. Remove the valve cap from the flat tire. Press the back of a valve core tool to the core of the tire valve and blee...

7-9 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 10. Hold the bottom of the bottle upright, squeeze the bottle with your hands, and inject the entire amount of tire sealant into the tire. 11. Pull out the injection hose from the valve. Reinsert the valve core into the valve and turn it clo...

7-10 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 14. Install the compressor hose to the tire valve. 15. Insert the compressor plug into the interior accessory socket and turn the ignition switch to the ACC position (page 6-48). 16. Turn the compressor switch on and inflate the tire carefu...

7-11 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 17. When the tire has been inflated to the proper inflation pressure, turn the compressor switch off and remove the compressor hose from the tire valve. 18. Install the tire valve cap.19. Put the emergency flat tire repair kit in the trunk ...

7-12 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 21. If the tire inflation pressure remains stable, the tire repair is complete. Drive the vehicle with care to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the tire replaced. ▼ Inspecting the IMS Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit Inspect the emergency t...

7-13 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 1. Park on a level surface off the right-of- way and firmly set the parking brake. 2. Put a vehicle with an automatic transmission in Park (P), a manual transmission in Reverse (R) or 1, and turn off the engine. 3. Turn on the hazard warnin...

7-14 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Removing the Tire 1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn each, but don’t remove any until the tire has been raised off the ground. 2. Place the jack under the jacking position closest to the tire being changed. 3...

7-15 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 4. Turn the jack handle clockwise and raise the vehicle high enough so that the tire can be installed. Before removing the lug nuts, make sure your Mazda is firmly in position and that it cannot slip or move. 5. Remove the lug nuts by turni...

7-16 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Form No. 8R65-EA-03C To replace the nut 1. Place the key on top of the nut. 2. Place the lug wrench on top of the key, apply pressure, and turn it clockwise. ▼ Mounting the Tire 1. Remove dirt and grime from the mounting surfaces of the wheel and hub, including...

7-17 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 4. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise and lower the vehicle. Use the lug wrench to tighten the nuts in the order shown. If you’re unsure of how tight the nuts should be, have them inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Nut tightening t...

7-18 In Case of an Emergency Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Overheating If the temperature gauge indicates overheating, the vehicle loses power, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot. If this happens: 1. Drive safely to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way....

7-20 In Case of an Emergency Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Emergency Starting If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: 1. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the START position and hold it there—fo...

7-22 In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 7. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run it a few minutes. Then start the engine of the other vehicle. 8. When finished, carefully disconnect the cables in the reverse order described in Step 6. You can’t start a vehicle ...

7-23 In Case of an Emergency Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Emergency Towing We recommend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed. A towed vehi...

7-24 In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Tiedown Hooks 1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug wrench from the trunk (page 7-3). 2. Wrap a lug wrench with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the bumper and open the cap located on the front and rear bumper. Tiedown Hooks Do...

7-25 In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench. 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. Tiedown eyelet Lug wrench Front Tiedown eyelet Lug wrench Rear If the tiedown eyelet is not securely tightened, it may loosen ...

8-1 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction ................................................................................... 8-2 Introduction ............................................................................... 8-2 Scheduled Mai...

8-2 Maintenance and Care Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your vehicle when using this manual for inspection and maintenance. If you’re unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliable and qu...

8-3 Maintenance and Care Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Scheduled Maintenance Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply.If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 (Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule 2). • Repeated short-distance driving • Driving in...

8-4 Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Schedule 1 I : Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary. R : Replace L : Lubricate C : Clean ENGINE AIR CLEANER IGNITION SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM COOLING SYSTEM CHASSIS & BODY AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM *1 According to...

8-5 Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Schedule 2 I : Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary. R : Replace L : Lubricate C : Clean ENGINE AIR CLEANER IGNITION SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM COOLING SYSTEM CHASSIS & BODY AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM *1 According to...

8-6 Maintenance and Care Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Owner Maintenance The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service ...

8-9 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Recommended Oil Oil container labels provide important information. The quality designation SL or ILSAC must be on the label. Engine oil viscosity, or thickness, has an effect on fuel economy and cold-weather operation (starting and o...

8-10 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Inspecting Engine Oil Level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. 2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature. 3. Turn it off and wait 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan. 4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe i...

8-11 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 1. Remove the engine cover. 2. Warm up the engine for a few minutes and turn it off. Remove the oil-filler cap. 3. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil into a suitable container. 4. Replace the plug tightly after the oil has thoroug...

8-12 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Inspecting Coolant Level Inspect the antifreeze protection and coolant level in the coolant reservoir at least once a year—at the beginning of the winter season—and before traveling where temperatures may drop below freezing. Inspect...

8-13 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Changing Coolant Change coolant according to Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3). For mixture percentage: To change coolant 1. Remove the cooling system cap. 2. Only when the engine is cool, loosen the radiator drain plug and drain the ...

8-14 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 3. With the drain plug loose but not fully removed, flush out the system with running water. 4. Drain the system completely and retighten the plug. Add as much ethylene-glycol-based coolant and water as necessary to provide freezing an...

8-15 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Adding Brake/Clutch Fluid If the fluid level is low, add fluid until it reaches MAX.Before adding fluid, thoroughly clean the area around the cap. ▼ Inspecting Automatic Transmission Fluid Level The automatic transmission fluid level...

8-16 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 4. Remove the engine cover. 5. With the engine still idling, pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and put it back. 6. Pull it out again. The proper fluid level is marked on the dipstick as follows. Fluid hot scale A When the vehicle h...

8-17 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Inspecting Washer Fluid Level Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir; add fluid if necessary. Use plain water if washer fluid is unavailable.But use only washer fluid in cold weather to prevent it from freezing. Washer Flu...

8-18 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8R65-EA-03C All moving points of the body, such as door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricated each time the engine oil is changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on locks during cold weather. Make sure the engine hood’s secondary latch keep...

8-19 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 3. Unfasten the clamps. 4. Lift off the air filter cover and remove the filter. 5. Wipe inside the air cleaner housing with a damp cloth. 6. Clean or replace the filter. 7. Install in the reverse order of removal. Replace the filter ac...

8-20 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade assembly to expose the plastic locking clip.Compress the clip and slide the assembly downward; then lift it off the arm. 2. Hold the end of the rubber and pull until the tabs are free of the me...

8-21 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 4. Carefully insert the new blade rubber. Then install the blade assembly in the reverse older of removal. • Don’t bend the stiffeners. You need to use them again. • If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade’s wiping efficiency c...

8-22 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Battery Maintenance To get the best service from a battery: • Keep it securely mounted. • Keep the top clean and dry. • Keep terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grease. • Rinse off spil...

8-23 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8R65-EA-03C For reasons of proper performance, safety, and better fuel economy, always maintain recommended tire inflation pressures and stay within the recommended load limits and weight distribution. ▼ Tire Inflation Pressure Inspect all tire pr...

8-24 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Tire Rotation To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or sooner if irregular wear develops. During rotation, inspect them for correct balance. Also, inspect them for uneven wear and damage. Abnormal wea...

8-25 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8R65-EA-03C If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread.Replace the tire when this happens. You should replace it before the band is across the entire tread. ▼ Temporary Spare Tire Your Mazda is not equipp...

8-26 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Replacing a Wheel When replacing a wheel, make sure the new one is the same as the original factory wheel in diameter, rim width, and offset. Proper tire balancing provides the best riding comfort and helps reduce tread wear. Out-of-...

8-28 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Your Mazda’s headlights and fog lights have replaceable halogen bulbs. ▼ Replacing a Headlight Bulb 1. Make sure the ignition switch is turned off and the headlight switch is off. 2. Lift the hood and find the high and low beam bulbs i...

8-30 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 5. Carefully remove the headlight bulb from the socket by pulling it straight back. 6. Replace the bulb. 7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. ▼ Replacing a Fog Light Bulb* Due to the complexity and difficulty of the...

8-32 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Trunk light 1. Press both sides of the lens cap to remove it. 2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. ▼ Replacing a Bul...

8-33 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. License plate light 1. Press the front of the lens to detach the front tabs. 2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent d...

8-34 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 3. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse puller provided on the inside of the engine compartment fuse block cover. 4. Inspect it and replace if it’s blown. 5. Push in a new fuse of the same rating, and make sure it fits tightly. If ...

8-35 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 3. If a fuse is blown, replace it with a new one of the same rating . NOTE • To replace the MAIN fuse, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 8-36). • Verify that the engine cover is securely installed. Normal Blown J60E_8R65-EA-03C_...

8-36 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) (Next to air filter) (Near battery) DESCRIPTION FUSE RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 MAIN 120A For protection of all circuits 2 HEATER 40A Heater 3 AIR PUMP 60A Air pump 4 BTN 30A P...

8-39 Maintenance and Care Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Appearance Care The paintwork on your Mazda represents the latest technical developments in composition and methods of application. Environmental hazards, however, can harm the paint’s protective properties, if proper care is not taken. Here are some ex...

8-40 Maintenance and Care Appearance Care Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Water Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew, and even tap water can contain harmful minerals such as salt and lime. If moisture containing these minerals settles on the vehicle and evaporates, the minerals will concentrate and harden to form...

8-41 Maintenance and Care Appearance Care Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Follow all label and container directions when using a chemical cleaner or polish. Read all warnings and cautions. ▼ Maintaining the Finish Washing To help protect the finish from rust and deterioration, wash your Mazda thoroughly and fr...

8-42 Maintenance and Care Appearance Care Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Pay special attention to removing salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign material from the underside of the fenders, and make sure the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors and rocker panels are clean. Insects, tar, tree sap, bird drop...

8-43 Maintenance and Care Appearance Care Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Bright-Metal Maintenance • Use tar remover to remove road tar and insects. Never do this with a knife or similar tool. • To prevent corrosion on bright-metal surfaces, apply wax or chrome preservative and rub it to a high luster. • Dur...

8-44 Maintenance and Care Appearance Care Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Aluminum Wheel Maintenance A protective coating is provided over the aluminum wheels. Special care is needed to protect this coating. ▼ Dashboard Precautions Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume and cosmetic oils from contacting t...

8-45 Maintenance and Care Appearance Care Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Fabric* Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.Clean it with a mild soap solution good for upholstery and carpets. Remove fresh spots immediately with a fabric spot cleaner. To keep the fabric looking...

8-46 Maintenance and Care Appearance Care Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing Clean the webbing with a mild soap solution recommended for upholstery or carpets. Follow instructions. Don’t bleach or dye the webbing; this may weaken it. After cleaning the belts, thoroughly dr...

9-2 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Customer Assistance Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition.If you have any...

9-3 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Satisfaction Review Process Your complete and permanent satisfaction is of primary concern to Mazda. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have both the knowledge and tools to keep your Mazda in top condition. In...

9-4 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance Form No. 8R65-EA-03C The Department, in cooperation with the local Mazda Service Representative, will review the case to determine if everything possible has been done to ensure your satisfaction. Please recognize that the res...

9-5 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Regional Offices Provincial Administrators may be reached locally as listed below: Province/Territory CAMVAP Number British Columbia & Yukon Territories (604) 681-0312 Alberta & Northwest Territo...

9-6 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. That is why all Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition.If you have any questions or ...

9-7 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Mazda Importer/Distributors ▼ U.S.A. Mazda North American Operations 7755 Irvine Center DriveIrvine, CA 92618-2922 U.S.A.P.O. Box 19734Irvine, CA 92623-9734 U.S.A.TEL:1 (800) 222-5500 (in U.S.A.) (949) 727-1990 (outside U.S.A...

9-8 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Warranty • New Vehicle Limited Warranty • Distributor Major Component Limited Warranty (Canada only) • Safety Restraint System Limited Warranty • Anti-perforation Limited Warranty • Federal Emission Control Warranty (U.S.A. o...

9-11 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Warranty Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Government regulations in your country could require that automobiles meet specific emission and safety standards.Vehicles built for your country may differ from those built for other countries. In addition to regis...

9-13 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Cell Phones Cell Phones Warning Use of Cell Phones and Other Devices by Driver:Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicl...

9-14 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Type Approval of Equipment Type Approval of Equipment Immobilizer system J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 14 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM

9-15 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and temperature ...

9-16 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) Form No. 8R65-EA-03C These grades will be added to the sidewalls of passenger vehicle tires over the next several years according to a schedule established by the NHTSA and the tire manufacturers. The ...

9-17 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects NOTE If you live in the U.S.A., all correspondence to Mazda Motor Corporation should be forwarded to: Mazda North American Operations7755, Irvine Center DriveIrvine, Californ...

9-18 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do some of their own maintenance and repair. When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer,...

10-1 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 10 Specifications Technical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............................................................... 10-2 Vehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications ..........................

10-2 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Identification Numbers ▼ Vehicle Identification Number The vehicle identification number legally identifies your vehicle. The number is on a plate attached to the left top side of the dashboard. This plate can easily be seen through the windshield. ▼ Motor Vehicle Safety St...

10-3 Identification Numbers Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Engine Number Front J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 3 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM

10-4 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C Specifications ▼ Engine ▼ Electrical System *1 Cold areas *2 Standard Specifications Item Model Type Rotary engine Displacement 654 ml × 2 (654 cc × 2, 40.0 cu in × 2) Compression ratio 10.0 Item Model Battery Manual transmission 12V-40AH/5HR, 12V-52AH/5HR *1 Automatic tran...

10-5 Specifications Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Lubricant Quality *Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page 8-9. ▼ Capacities (Approximate Quantities) Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges. ▼ Dimensions * With license plate holder Lubricant Classification API Service...

10-6 Specifications Form No. 8R65-EA-03C ▼ Weights ▼ Air Conditioner ▼ Light Bulbs Exterior light The rear side-marker light bulbs cannot be replaced because they are an LED-type bulb. The rear combination component must be replaced. Interior light Item Weight Manual transmission Automatic transmiss...

11-1 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C 11 Index J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 1 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM

Contents, Accessories, and Laser Before Use 1 Accessories Please contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if you are missing any of the following accessories. Map Disc Owner's Manual CAUTION: THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS LASER PRODUCT . I HOWEVER THIS PRODUCT USES A VISIBLE/INVISIBLE LASER BEAMWHICH COULD CAUS...

Laser Prepa- ration Imme- diate use Advanced use If necessary ● Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ● Pop Up Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ● System Operation Verification . . . . . . ....

4 Safety Information ■ Read this owner's manual for your Navigation System carefully before using the system.They contain instructions about how to use the system in a safe and effective manner. Mazda assumes no responsibility for any problems resulting from failure to observe the instructions given...

8 Introduction Navigation System This navigation system utilizes GPS* satellite signals, Speed sensor andGyrosensor to track and display your vehicle's current position, and to guide you fromyour starting point to your destination along a calculated route. GPS (Global Positioning System) is a positi...

from satellites endedgation ormal If it does operation aused by TECH has roduct. Map Related Issues Customer Service If you need help with the operation your Mazda navigation system, want to report a map database error or wish to obtain a new map DVD, please call 1-888-NAV-MAPS (1-888-628-6277). Lat...

Names and Functions Before Use 9 10 MENU key Displays menu. MENU VOICE key Initiates vocal guidance for route maneuvers. VOICE Adjusts screen quality. ( page 16)

Before Use 10 11 ENTER key Executes a selected item. ENTER RET key Returns to the previous screen. POS (Position) key Displays your current position. ( page 18) POS Joystick Selects items by tilting it up, down, right, and left. ENTER RET ZOOM key Changes the map scale. ( page 19) ( page 14) ZOOM Di...

14 Before Use 13 Pop Up Menu Pop Up menu appears when pressing . This function is mainly used during route searches. Route change ( page 26) ■ When route hasbeen set or routein operation Route display ( page 25) Route list display Marked point registration ( page 28) Map orientation change ( page 19...

e 28) 19) page 21) page 24) uto reroute s inactivated. ● Do not start driving until the opening screen and warning screen close. ● The vehicle position indicator may disappear temporarily after the speed is increaseddepending on the vehicle model. This is a normal phenomenon indicating that the syst...

16 Screen qualityadjustment Open [DisplayMenu] Select Select Screen off Day / Nightmode selector Before Use Select / 1 Press and hold Screen Quality Adjustment 2 Screen display turns off.Press any button other than to return headlights OFF - DAY MODEheadlights ON - NIGHT MODE When the headlights are...

ent n display turns off. any button other to return ts OFF - DAY MODEts ON - NIGHT MODE e headlights are on, mode can also be (if extra screen ighttime conditions). ection can only be done e headlights are on. to switch day and night modes. ss is required under ENTER ENTER VOICE een display. 17 Befo...

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Changing the Map Orientation/Scale Do not keep your eyes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system while driving Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewingthe monitor screen and listening to the voice guidance while driving. Operating ...

Select ● Refer to page 28 for information aboutmarked points. Destination byintersection Destination by POI Destination byhistory Destination bya marked point Destination bythe map 20 Destination byaddress Open the [SelectDestination] Menu Select Open the [SelectDestination] Menu ● If you would like...

nformation about [Selecton. earch ENTER ER 21 3 Character entry or selection ( page 22) Search method 4 Select thehousenumber . Enter the name ofthe city where yourtarget intersection is. Enter thename of astreet that ispart of theintersection. Enter theother streetname thatmakes up theintersection....

22 SlotCharacterEntry (e.g. street, city and name) Enter the first severalcharacters into the slot. Select your targetin the list, and press 1 2 ● If a desired name is not in the list, go back to the step 1,and try fewer characters. Names of which spelling startswith the entered characterappear. ● U...

s not in the ep 1, ters. ng starts cter s N, s position ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER 23 POI Icons on Maps / Zipcode Entry ■ POI (Point of Interest) Icons The following are POI icons shown on maps. Routing 22 AUTO SERVICES PARKING GARAGE PARKING LOT PARK & RIDE AUTO REPAIR GAS STATION RENTAL CAR FACIL...

Route guidancecancellat(while ocurrent positionmap) Resuminof routeguidance(while ocurrent positionmap) Wholeroutedisplay(while ocurrent positionmap) Routesearchcancellat Afte 24 Direct destination input Position the cursor on yourdestination on the map Select a route search method ( page 21) Notes ...

Route guidancecancellation(while on current position map) Resuming of routeguidance(while on current position map) Wholeroutedisplay(while on current position map) Routesearchcancellation After route search During route search Select Select Select Select 25 After routing Routing 24 ENTER ENTER ENTER...

Select a r ● Maximum 3 Select str ● Streets to a Select a point t ● Refer to pag ● The detour ● You can setopens. It wi ● If you add amay not be Notes ■ Select the se and followin points ■ Delete a v Route Changes This function allows you to searchfor alternative routes to the samedestination. 1 2 A...

27 Select a route ● Maximum 3 routes (including the current one) appear. Select streets to avoid ● Streets to avoid become gray When adding a new point between thecurrent position and the first point When adding a new point between thefirst point and the destination Select a point that you would lik...

3 Select a mpoint from ● Information the marked appears. ENTE 28 Marked Point Markingyourcurrentposition Press to displaythe current position Select 1 2 Markingany pointon the map ● Up to 100 points can be stored. ● Each stored point is memorized with itsname and icon, and shown on the map. Move to ...

29 3 3 Select a markedpoint from the list Select an icon Enter a name ● Information aboutthe marked pointappears. If the same point is stored in “Marking Your CurrentPosition”, then it is registered with one local name on thelist. If the same point is stored in different processes, forexample, as in...

Setu 1 Open thscreen ■ How to : D 2 ME ENT ENT 30 Setup 2 ■ Restoringdefaults Map setting ( page 31) ● On : Icons on a map. ● Off : No icon on a map. ● The setting is a variable to suit your preferences. Route setting ( page 32) System setting ( page 33) ( page 9) Map area, Map disc (DVD) version an...

Setup 1 31 Open the [Map]screen Map ■ How to exit ■ Color (daytime) ■ Map Direction ● North Up : Geographic north is always up on the map. ● Head Up : The direction you are going is always up on the map. ■ Vehicle Position ● Center : The current vehicle position indicator is displayed in the center ...

Open th[Systemscreen : D ■ How to Setu 1 2 ME ENTE EN 32 Open the [Route]screen ■ Detour (mile/km) The detouring distance is specified. ● 1 : 1 mile/km ● 2 : 2 mile/km ● 5 : 5 mile/km ● 10 : 10 mile/km ● 20 : 20 mile/km ■ Estimated Travel Time ● On : The estimated travel time is announced by voice g...

33 Open the[System Setup]screen ■ Volume control for voice guidance (5 levels) ■ Beep ● On : Beep activated when pressing buttons in the remote control. ● Off : Beep inactivated when pressing buttons in the remote control. ● On : Initiates vocal guidance. ● Off : Initiates no vocal guidance. ■ Langu...

● If you are utakes aboutposition. ● The GPS sa lower positi ● There may turning on t ■ GPS sign In tunnels This functiodisc, appliesand displays ● Intelligent m in vehicle p ● Using a spa ● Any differen on the map 34 Precautions/System Performance Second branching point First branching point 150m 1...

35 ● If you are using the system for the first time, or if you have not used it for some time, ittakes about 5 minutes (or about 2 minutes in open areas) to calculate your vehicle'sposition. ● The GPS satellites are controlled by the U.S. Defense Department, which may intentionally lower positioning...

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37 Route Search Although you may encounter the following problems in a route search, there is nothingwrong with the system. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? It may also show roads that are out of use due to the opening of a new road or for other reasons. The route shown only reaches a point near your destination if ...

Sympto No GPS syare display The vehicleposition isdisplayed No voice gu Buttons in remote condo not bee No map disp(blank scre 38 There may be some problems due to operational errors or mistakes. Please read thismanual again and verify that there really is a problem before calling an Authorized Mazd...

39 ● GPS signals may not be received because of obstructions. After removing the obstructions, the GPS signals can bereceived. ● Check if the mode is set to the map mode. a Press ● Check if the volume control for the voice guidance is adjusted to zero. ● Check if the vehicle is off the route. ● Chec...

Main Use a dry, ■ Cleaning Never use so ■ Cautions If you require ■ Map disc ● Do not to ● Do not m ● Do not be ● When not ■ How to h ● ● Near car Direct su ● In dirty, d ● On seats ■ Do not le ● Use a dry ■ Disc Clea ■ Ma Thisspeby uuse Caution 40 ● Change your destination and route, and repeat the...

41 Maintenance Care of the Product Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe it. ■ Cleaning this product Never use solvents such as benzene and thinners they may mar the surface of the unit. ■ Cautions for cleaning If you require the latest map disc, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. ■ Map disc Handling and C...